1962 20ft american finn runabout

by Jeffrey W. Sanderson
(Hopedale, MA)

1962 20ft american finn runabout



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Aug 21, 2019
 Great kills harbor
by: Bob A

My friends dad had one about 1975.

It had a 80 hp johnson electricmatic on it.

He kept it at plum island dock in great kills harbor on Staten Island
Sep 23, 2014
 We had one
by: Bob

We had one back in the 60s.

It had an I/O Volvo Penta.

We lived on LI, not far from Freeport..

I was 10=12 yrs old at the time.

How did your's get up to MA?


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Free form 15'9" runabout barrellback

by Dennis Julius
(La Crosse, WI)

Free form 15'9" runabout barrellback

From the beginnings, laying out rough frames to

Just some doodling over a photo to get an idea what I want it to look like.

Colors way off.

White bottom, seafoam side,white with gray pleat lines along shear and accent barrellback, dark stain top ring with natural mahogany brightwork elsewhere.

White, teal and red vinyl.



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Sep 08, 2015
 workshop ?
by: Johnny

just curious - - - did you build this
beautiful boat outside and just kept it
covered with a tarp ?? or, do you have a
workshop or garage to work in and just take
it outside for the photos ??
was it easy to manage with turning it over etc.
Just wondering how the weather was for you.
Johnny
Apr 25, 2014
 Free Plans
by: Mike

I’m not sure what plans Dennis is using but there are some free plans here.
Apr 25, 2014
 boat building plans
by: Russ

I would like to build this boat. I would like to know where I can get the plans to build this Boat. Russ B

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Sausea Gal

by Robert Brookmier
(SOUTHAMPTON)

My Boat is a William Osbourne 32 ft "Sausea Gal".

Many thanks to Graham for giving her to us.



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1961 16' Cruiser 202

by Chris Laes
(Green Bay, WI)

My Boat 1961 16' Cruiser 202

She old and beat up but I'm going to make her float again.

Can anyone tell me if these boards are plywood with veneer over the top and if this is a relatively easier fix than replacing the entire board from front to back?

All these planks are bolted on.

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Oct 26, 2015
 I have a similar Thompson
by: Dan M.

I have a 16' 1958 Thompson that looks nearly identical to your Cruisers with the same problem.

The deck was neglected and either needs to be replaced or patched and varnished.

I've had it in the garage for 10 years waiting to find the time to make her float again also.

The structure is pretty solid, but I'll need to do some work to the transom as there's some cracks between the planks.

I also have a 13'-6" 1950 Thompson cedar strip fishing boat that I restored 10 years ago.

Been using it on small lakes in my area (just west of Milwaukee) I have a 1952 Martin 10 hp to move her around the lake.

Comfortable for two people and not too much gear.

Gets lots of looks from the guys with the 20' bass boats with twin 250's.

They get from one end of the lake to the other in 3 minutes, takes me 8...big deal!
May 16, 2014
 just happen upon this site
by: Chris

I just happen upon this site and thought I'd join so that I could in the course of time hopefully tap into the vast knowledge many of the folks have in respect to wood boats and restoring them.

I have no experience with wood boats, but love their character.

I recently purchased a 1961 16" Cruiser 202 and only today realized she's gonna need a full restoration most likely.

But, this is why I bought it.

I'll post some pics of it in its current state soon.

By the way, my home port is Green Bay, WI

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